All you need to know about the hottest hair
happening this month
The
hair institute
Painterly plaits
What
is it?
Get creative with the humble braid. ‘Think
Frida Kahlo meets Helmut Newton’, explained hairstylist Odile Gilbert at
Moschino.
How?
‘It’s a feminine but strong look, so use
gel or hairspray and a perfectly straight centre parting to give it a
sculptural edge’. Blow-dry hair straight before dividing into two portions.
Plait both top of the head and pinning in seamlessly. Monobrow optional.
Must-have colour
Perfect blend
What
is it?
Hair colour that promises gorgeously
natural, multidimensional tones. The kind we usually spend hours whiling away
in a salon chair trying to recreate.
How?
Like the finest perfumer blend top middles
and bottom notes to give warmth and depth to a fragrance, colour connoisseurs
will blend hues such as pearl and beige with more traditional tones for a
salon-prescriptive feel. Luckily, these subtle, expert hues are now within the
reach of us mere colour, John Frieda. With five shades previously only
available in the salon, the easy-peasy foam formulation allows you to cheat
nature at a snip of the price.
The
details
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Salon
Blends Collection, $15 each.
Can’t live without
Shea genius
What
is it?
A shea
butter-packed wonder cream that harnesses the power if this natural moisturizer
to nourish even the most tortured of tresses.
How?
From root to tip this versatile product
provides TLC where it’s needed, while also moonlighting as a styling product to
achieve anything from to crisp curls. It’s one pot of cream we’re happy to lap
up.
The
kit
Fekkai Essential Shea Pot de Crème, $48.
Treat your hair
Straight mate
What
is it?
An at-home treatment designed to straighten
out troublesome curls.
How?
With a gentle formulation that lasts for 30
washed without the need for harsh chemicals, these potent products are
available in two strengths, both rich in nourishing ojon oil and smoothing
plant keratin.
The
details
Ojon Super Sleek Hair Straightening
Treatment, $54.
Place to be seen
Metodo Rossano Ferretti Hairspa
What
is it?
A newly opened Mayfair salon in a building
that previously housed Fabergé, it’s the hair equivalent of flying first class.
How?
With minimalist but opulent décor, there
are only 14 stations, plus three spacious private rooms to luxuriate in. as
well as treats for your tresses from luxe brands like Kérastase and Shu Uemura
Art of Hair, Ferretti developed ‘The Method’ – a unique cutting movement and
fall.
The
details
metodorossanoferretti.com.
Metodo Rossano Ferretti Hairspa
